New photos of suspect for rape on Worthing beach

Wednesday, 4 August 2021 12:38

By Katie Lyons - Radio News Hub @katielyons_99

Police have released new photos of a man they want to interview after a woman was raped on the beach at Worthing near the Splash Point childrens' play area, between 3am and 4am on Sunday morning 25 July.

The man police are seeking was seen in the nearby Bar10 club shortly beforehand.

He is described as white, about 19, 5’7-5’8”, and of medium build with brown hair, a well groomed beard, and possibly a gold tooth. He was wearing a black jacket with a white emblem on the back, blue ripped jeans and white trainers.

Detective Constable Charlotte Dawson of the West Sussex Safeguarding Investigations Unit said; "Our investigation into this isolated incident is continuing and we are sure someone knows this man.

"If you recognise him or if you were in that area of Worthing beach early that Sunday morning and saw anything that could help, please contact us either online or by calling 101, quoting Operation Tile."

The woman is being supported by specially trained officers.

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